e OS 2.8 released

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A new software update is available: /e/OS 2.8 released

e OS 2.8 released

/e/OS 2.8 is an open-source mobile operating system that integrates a curated selection of applications to establish a privacy-focused internal system for smartphones. The release notes detail enhancements to Account Manager, App Lounge, LineageOS 21, browser, Maps, and CMF Phone 1 firmware.The latest updates covers enhanced privacy ratings and compatibility enhancements for Fairphone 3 and Google Pixel 5, as well as Recovery.zip for community builds rooted in AOSP 14. Additionally, issues related to display freezing have been resolved, and the positioning of notification badges has been optimized. The issues with the launcher features have been resolved, and the position of the notification badge has been corrected. Mail is now compatible with Yahoo accounts, and Parental Control functions as intended for users who have logged into their accounts before activation. The support for third-party applications has been enhanced, and the /e/OS 2.8 version incorporates Android security patches that are current as of January 2025. The release represents a crucial advancement in improving the privacy and security features of smartphones.

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